Sam Altman Explains OpenAI Pentagon Deal

Sam Altman on Saturday answered user questions on X about OpenAI's recent deal allowing the Department of Defense to use its AI models, after he announced the agreement late Friday. Altman said the deal was rushed to de‑escalate tensions, described three evolving redlines, criticized Anthropic's stance, and highlighted defense use-cases including cyberdefense and biosecurity. The comments clarify OpenAI's contractual and governance stance moving forward.